Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
Bear Creek Township, PA 

Overview

Dr. Lopez is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in trauma. His clinical interests include early goal-directed hemostatic resuscitation, hemorrhagic shock, utilization of trauma thromboelastography, pre-hospital point-of-care ultrasound use, and trauma and surgical critical care education. Dr. Lopez attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his degree in medicine. He completed his residency at the Hospital of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and his fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Lopez is certified by the American Osteopathic Association in surgery.

Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2015|Hospital Of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2013|Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

The American Osteopathic Association In Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

GWVMC MOB General/Trauma Surgery
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Bear Creek Township, PA 18702

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard A. Lopez

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Is Dr. Richard A. Lopez a top-rated expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard A. Lopez is classified as an Advanced expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Richard A. Lopez specialize in?

While Dr. Richard A. Lopez is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Richard A. Lopez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard A. Lopez has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. You can view a list of Dr. Richard A. Lopez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard A. Lopez accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard A. Lopez accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Geisinger. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-808-2340 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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